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DNA Evidence

Grand Jury Names William Schrader as Killer in 1962 Murder of 9-Year-Old Carol Ann Dougherty

A hair DNA match paired with a stepson’s confessions persuaded investigators, delivering long-sought closure to the family.

1981 San Jose Cold Case Victim Identified as Vivian Moss Through Forensic Genealogy